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Indian Grand Prix future in doubt

The Indian Grand Prix is unlikely to be included on next year's Formula 1 calendar, according to Bernie Ecclestone. The Buddh International Circuit joined the sport in 2011 but tax issues have plagued the event, with teams unhappy at not being granted an exemption due to the government not viewing Formula 1 as a sport. Organisers of the Russian Grand Prix also revealed last week that they have been given a provisional 2014 date of late October, traditionally used by the Indian Grand Prix. 'Is India going to happen next year? Probably not,' Ecclestone told Reuters. '[The situation is] very political.' Along with Russia, the Austrian Grand Prix will also feature on the calendar for the first...
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